How do you pronounce "mumps"?

In American English: /ˈmʌmps/ (MUHMPS). In British English: /mˈɐmps/ (M). In Canadian English: /ˈmʌmps/ (MUHMPS). In Australian English: /mˈʌmps/ (M).

Is "mumps" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmʌmps/ (MUHMPS), while in British English it's /mˈɐmps/ (M).

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mumps

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/ˈmʌmps/

MUHMPS

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mʌmpsmumps

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